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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 356.51 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 356.51 and 156.57 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 356.51 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/356.51 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 356.51 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 55,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818.77/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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